Vocab #3 Quiz Flashcards

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What does Adversary mean?

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(n.) An enemy or opponent in a conflict or dispute

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What does Alienate mean?

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(v.) To make a person feel isolated or cast away; to make hostile

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What does Artifice mean?

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(n.) A skillful device or trick; usually to fool a person

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What does Coerce mean?

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(v.) To compel through force and/or threats; to pressure

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What does Craven mean?

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(n.) A coward (adj.) cowardly or lacking in courage

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What does Culinary mean?

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(adj.) Relating to cooking, preparing food, or the kitchen.

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What does Delete mean?

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(v.) To erase, wipe out, or obliterate

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What does Demise mean?

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(n.) A death or end, especially of a person of high status/royalty

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What does Exhilarate mean?

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(v.) To enliven, cheer up, or give spirit to (someone or something)

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What does Fallow mean?

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(adj.) Plowed but not seeded, inactive, or dormant (v.) To plow but not seed

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What does Harass mean?

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(v.) To annoy, disturb, or worry with extensive attempts

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What does Inclement mean?

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(adj.) Stormy, harsh, or severe in action/attitude

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What does Muse mean?

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(v.) To think/ponder in a dreamy and contemplative manner (in hopes/search of an answer or for appreciation)

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What does Negligible mean?

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(adj.) (of something to be ) So unimportant that it can be disregarded/looked over or causing little to no noticeable effect

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What does Perpetuate mean?

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(v.) To make something infinite or long lasting or to preserve

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What does Precedent mean?

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(n.) An event or individual who’s actions may serve as an example for the future

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What does Punitive mean?

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(adj.) Inflicting or acting/intended as punishment

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What does Redress mean?

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(v.) To fix, set right, or remedy (n.) Relief from wronging, injury, or grievances

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What does Sojourn mean?

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(n.) A temporary stay or rest (v.) To stay for a time

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What does Urbane mean?

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(adj.) Refined or well-put in manner, style, or etiquette (elegance)